User Interface (UI) Developer

Illumination Works LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

PTO / paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K and retirement plans

Job summary

Illumination Works LLC is seeking a User Interface (UI) Developer to modernize a front-end application, delivering secure, responsive interfaces that streamline user workflows and reduce system hopping. You will build reusable UI components with Java and Angular, integrate with REST APIs, and work with UI/UX designers, backend developers, QA, and cybersecurity to meet government-approved designs.

The role requires ability to obtain Secret clearance, pass a background check, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience building front-end interfaces with Java and Angular.
• Implement government-approved UI/UX designs and wireframes.
• Develop reusable UI components and consistent navigation patterns.
• Integrate front-end with backend services and REST APIs securely.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, data services, backend, QA, cybersecurity and DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain user interfaces using Java and Angular.
• Implement Government-approved UI/UX designs, wireframes, and persona-based workflows
• Develop reusable UI components, consistent navigation patterns, and streamlined workflows
• Integrate front-end components with backend services and REST APIs
• Work within authentication, authorization, RBAC, validation, and security architecture
• Modernize Oracle Forms-based UIs while maintaining compatibility with libraries/infrastructure
• Collaborate with designers, data services, backend, QA, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders
• Develop and execute unit and integration testing; support regression testing and releases
• Use Git and Agile practices; participate in code reviews and backlog refinement
• Create maintainable technical documentation and support defects and production issues

Skills

Java

Angular

UI/UX design

REST APIs

RBAC / authentication

Oracle Forms modernization

Git

Agile

Testing

Documentation

Tools

Git

Oracle Forms

REST APIs

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

User Interface (UI) Developer

US

Location and Travel Details: Remote

Join our Software & Cloud Engineering Team! We are looking for a User Interface (UI) Developer to modernize a front-end application following a UI/UX redesign into secure, responsive, maintainable application interfaces that streamline user workflows and reduce system hopping.

Required skills for this job include:

• Build, enhance, and maintain user interfaces using Java and Angular
• Implement Government-approved UI/UX designs, wireframes, and persona-based workflows
• Develop reusable UI components, consistent navigation patterns, and streamlined workflows that improve usability and reduce repetitive data entry
• Integrate front-end components with backend services and REST APIs to securely retrieve, display, validate, and submit data
• Work within existing authentication, authorization, role-based screen access, validation, and security architecture
• Modernize existing Oracle Forms-based user experiences while maintaining compatibility with functionality and approved libraries/infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, data services developers, backend developers, QA engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders
• Develop and execute unit and integration testing; support regression testing, user acceptance testing, demonstrations, and bi-weekly software releases
• Use Git and modern source-control practices and participate in Agile software development, code reviews, backlog refinement, and release activities
• Create maintainable technical documentation and support resolution of defects, performance issues, and production support needs
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
• Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members.

Desired skills for this position:

• Active Secret Clearance preferred
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications, particularly Oracle Forms applications
• Experience with Java-based enterprise applications and Angular component architecture
• Experience with Section 508 accessibility and responsive/user-centered interface development
• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force applications, RMF/ATO environments, or CAC-enabled systems
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure code scanning
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across technical and functional teams

About ILW

At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com .

Why choose us?We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Accommodations
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Human Resources Staff by sending an email to [e-mail] . This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Notification for current or previously cleared professionals:

Official U.S. Government information appearing in the public domain shall not automatically be considered UNCLASSIFIED or approved for public release. ILW recognizes that information contained in resumes of current or previously cleared professionals may be sensitive, containing potentially proprietary and/or protected information. Protected Information is considered classified, in the process of a classification determination, or unclassified, but protected by statute. Therefore, all resumes should be approved for public release by a U.S. Government Official with Original Classification Authority, prior to posting the resume to ILW’s applicant tracking system.

By submitting my resume, I understand that I am NOT authorized to upload content with Official U.S. Government information that is considered, sensitive, proprietary, or protected.